Friday in Hawkville

WORD OF THE DAY
Largent. As in, Steve Largent. But also as in, the Largent Award – which is presented annually to the player who best exemplifies the spirit, dedication and integrity of the Seahawks.

Now, make that “person,” as coach Mike Holmgren was presented with the trophy today after practice.

Holmgren will coach his final home game for the Seahawks on Sunday, when they face the New York Jets at Qwest Field.

“Ah man, don’t get me choked up,” Holmgren said when asked about the unique situation. “It was very special. Steve Largent, I’ve admired forever and ever and ever, and it really is a players’ award.

“But these guys never cease to amaze me. Just when I think I’ve got them figured out, they do something real nice for me. I told them I accept it with a heartfelt thanks.”

Wide receiver Bobby Engram won the award last year.

“It’s typically given to a player,” Engram said. “But when you’ve got a future Hall of Fame coach, and with everything he’s meant to the organization, he’s very deserving of that award for what it stands for.”

The award was presented for the first time in 1989, to Largent. Since then, the winners have been:

PLAYERS OF THE DAY
Seneca Wallace, Marcus Trufant and Olindo Mare. For the first time since Oct. 31 – and only the third time this season – Holmgren presented game balls after practice.

They went to Wallace (offense), Trufant (defense) and Mare (special teams) for their efforts in last week’s victory against the Rams. Game balls are awarded only after victories.

“It’s fun to give them out, and we’ve given out a bunch of them over the years,” Holmgren said. “The message I gave the team the other day was, ‘In years past, maybe we took some these wins for granted.’

“So maybe this game ball meant a little more.”

INJURY REPORT
Linebacker D.D. Lewis was limited in practice and scheduled for additional tests on the shin injury that has been bothering him this week. He is expected to start for Leroy Hill, who will miss his third consecutive game because of weakness in his right arm after getting a stinger in the Thanksgiving Day game against the Cowboys. If Lewis can’t play Sunday, Will Herring will get his first NFL start.

Left tackle Sean Locklear (toe) is listed as doubtful, along with Hill, and did not practice. Expect Kyle Williams to get is first NFL start against the Jets.

Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck did not practice, either, and will be the emergency third QB against the Jets. He is listed as questionable, along with safety Jordan Babineaux (concussion), wide receiver Koren Robinson (knee) and Lewis.

THE LAST WORD
“Fortunately, or unfortunately, when the game starts, I get into a little bit of a zone. I think I’ll be able to do that. I think I’ll get into my coaching mode and then after that we’ll see how it goes.” – Holmgren, when asked how he’ll handle his emotions on Sunday